Creighton University Athletics
Sunday, October 11
Akron, Ohio
5:00 PM
Creighton University
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#12 Akron
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#6 Men's Soccer Takes on #12 Akron on Sunday
10/9/2026 1:52:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Omaha, Neb. -- The sixth-ranked Creighton Men's Soccer team faces its first ranked matchup of the season as the Bluejays face #12 Akron on Sunday at 5:00 pm in Ohio.
Follow the Match
Creighton match at Akron will be available online on the ESPN+. Live stats will be featured through SideArm Stats.
Series History: Creighton Trails, 2-5-2
The Bluejays and Zips have met nine times previously, including five times in Ohio. Creighton is 0-4-1 against Akron on the road. The Zips have posted victories in the last two matchups, including a 1-0 win in Omaha last year on Nov. 7.
Scouting #12 Akron (7-1-2, 1-0-0 BIG EAST)
Sunday's meeting with #6 Creighton will be the fourth ranked contest for the Zips this season. Akron defeated Cornell and Syracuse, while falling to Georgetown.
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Akron enters the contest with Creighton averaging just under two goals per contest with 19 goals in 10 matches. The leading scorer for the Zips is Remi Agunbiade with four goals and 10 points.
In goal the Zips have primarily used Brett Kaminski, who has allowed nine goals in 10 matches. Kaminski has played all but 12 minutes (12:20) this season.
Akron is 5-1-2 at home in 2026, allowing eight goals and scoring 15.
Scouting #6 Creighton (10-0-3, 2-0-1 BIG EAST)
The meeting with #12 Akron will be the first ranked opponent on Creighton's schedule this season. The Bluejays entered the contest as one of just two teams with double digit wins this season. Indiana moved to 10 wins after defeating Kentucky on Tuesday.
Creighton's offense has been consistent and prolific this season with 40 goals, 44 assists and 124 points to lead the NCAA in each category.
The Bluejays are 4-0-0 on the road, outscoring their opposition 13-4.
Creighton has three players in the top-40 in the NCAA in goals scored, led by 10 goals from senior defender Matthew Reed. Angel Lopez is 19th with seven goals, while Ayden Kokoszka ranks 37th with six goals.
Amari Thompson and Matthew Hudson have shared time in net. Hudson has played in seven matches with a 0.89 GAA and a 5-0-2 record. Thompson, meanwhile has a 1.33 GAA with a 5-0-1 mark.
What a Win Means
Creighton is one of just five programs at the D1 level that enter the weekend undefeated, not surprisingly all five at ranked by United Soccer Coaches. SMU holds the top spot at 9-0-1, Indiana is No. 2 at 10-0-2. The Bluejays are ranked No. 6 at 10-0-3, while Missouri State (9-0-2) and Xavier (8-0-2) are No. 8 and No. 18 respectively.
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Top-25 History
Creighton has played 180 matches against Top-25 Opponents, posting a record of 90-70-20 overall. The Bluejays are 33-33-12 on the road, with last victory over a ranked foe coming against No. 7 Akron on Oct. 18, 2023 by a 3-2 score. The last road win came at No. 4 Duke to reach the 2022 College Cup (W, 3-2). Creighton is 0-4-2 in their last six games against a ranked opponent. The full Top-25 History for the Bluejays is on page 6.
BIG EAST Gauntlet Levels Up at #12 Akron
Already sitting at No. 13 in the NCAA RPI, Creighton's strength of schedule shoots to the next level over the ensuing four matches. The gauntlet begins at #12 Akron, then takes the Bluejays to unbeaten No. 18 Xavier on Thursday. Returning home for a contest with Butler, undefeated in BIG EAST action, the string concludes at No. 3 Georgetown on Oct. 30.
Reed Remains on MAC Hermann Midseason Watch List
Senior defender Matthew Reed continues to shine during the 2026 season as the Delaware native earned a spot on the 2026 Hermann Trophy Midseason Watch List.
Reed entered the match against St. John's (Oct. 2) second in the NCAA with nine goals, despite playing a wing back role. Grabbing three tallies on penalty kicks, the Bluejay captain has scored six goals during the run of play and continues to guide Creighton's defensive back line.
United Soccer Coaches announced the 30 players on the 2026 midseason watch list was compiled by members of the Hermann Trophy Midseason Watch List Committee. A total of 15 players will be named 2026 Hermann Trophy semifinalists on December 4 at the conclusion of NCAA Division I All-American voting. From that list, head coaches will cast votes, and three players will be named finalists. The 2026 recipient will be announced January 8, 2027, in a ceremony at the historic Missouri Athletic Club in downtown St. Louis, Mo.
#6 Creighton at #12 Akron
Sunday, October 11 @ 5:00 pm
ESPN+: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/af033088-10c0-4846-be95-6ddc1f4321d0
Stat Link: https://gozips.com/sidearmstats/msoc/summary
Sunday, October 11 @ 5:00 pm
ESPN+: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/af033088-10c0-4846-be95-6ddc1f4321d0
Stat Link: https://gozips.com/sidearmstats/msoc/summary
Follow the Match
Creighton match at Akron will be available online on the ESPN+. Live stats will be featured through SideArm Stats.
Series History: Creighton Trails, 2-5-2
The Bluejays and Zips have met nine times previously, including five times in Ohio. Creighton is 0-4-1 against Akron on the road. The Zips have posted victories in the last two matchups, including a 1-0 win in Omaha last year on Nov. 7.
Scouting #12 Akron (7-1-2, 1-0-0 BIG EAST)
Sunday's meeting with #6 Creighton will be the fourth ranked contest for the Zips this season. Akron defeated Cornell and Syracuse, while falling to Georgetown.
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Akron enters the contest with Creighton averaging just under two goals per contest with 19 goals in 10 matches. The leading scorer for the Zips is Remi Agunbiade with four goals and 10 points.
In goal the Zips have primarily used Brett Kaminski, who has allowed nine goals in 10 matches. Kaminski has played all but 12 minutes (12:20) this season.
Akron is 5-1-2 at home in 2026, allowing eight goals and scoring 15.
Scouting #6 Creighton (10-0-3, 2-0-1 BIG EAST)
The meeting with #12 Akron will be the first ranked opponent on Creighton's schedule this season. The Bluejays entered the contest as one of just two teams with double digit wins this season. Indiana moved to 10 wins after defeating Kentucky on Tuesday.
Creighton's offense has been consistent and prolific this season with 40 goals, 44 assists and 124 points to lead the NCAA in each category.
The Bluejays are 4-0-0 on the road, outscoring their opposition 13-4.
Creighton has three players in the top-40 in the NCAA in goals scored, led by 10 goals from senior defender Matthew Reed. Angel Lopez is 19th with seven goals, while Ayden Kokoszka ranks 37th with six goals.
Amari Thompson and Matthew Hudson have shared time in net. Hudson has played in seven matches with a 0.89 GAA and a 5-0-2 record. Thompson, meanwhile has a 1.33 GAA with a 5-0-1 mark.
What a Win Means
- This would become the third best start in school history
- Move into sole possession of most wins in NCAAÂ
- First ranked win since 2023
- First ranked road win since 2022
- Remain in first place in BIG EAST Midwest Division
Creighton is one of just five programs at the D1 level that enter the weekend undefeated, not surprisingly all five at ranked by United Soccer Coaches. SMU holds the top spot at 9-0-1, Indiana is No. 2 at 10-0-2. The Bluejays are ranked No. 6 at 10-0-3, while Missouri State (9-0-2) and Xavier (8-0-2) are No. 8 and No. 18 respectively.
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Top-25 History
Creighton has played 180 matches against Top-25 Opponents, posting a record of 90-70-20 overall. The Bluejays are 33-33-12 on the road, with last victory over a ranked foe coming against No. 7 Akron on Oct. 18, 2023 by a 3-2 score. The last road win came at No. 4 Duke to reach the 2022 College Cup (W, 3-2). Creighton is 0-4-2 in their last six games against a ranked opponent. The full Top-25 History for the Bluejays is on page 6.
BIG EAST Gauntlet Levels Up at #12 Akron
Already sitting at No. 13 in the NCAA RPI, Creighton's strength of schedule shoots to the next level over the ensuing four matches. The gauntlet begins at #12 Akron, then takes the Bluejays to unbeaten No. 18 Xavier on Thursday. Returning home for a contest with Butler, undefeated in BIG EAST action, the string concludes at No. 3 Georgetown on Oct. 30.
Reed Remains on MAC Hermann Midseason Watch List
Senior defender Matthew Reed continues to shine during the 2026 season as the Delaware native earned a spot on the 2026 Hermann Trophy Midseason Watch List.
Reed entered the match against St. John's (Oct. 2) second in the NCAA with nine goals, despite playing a wing back role. Grabbing three tallies on penalty kicks, the Bluejay captain has scored six goals during the run of play and continues to guide Creighton's defensive back line.
United Soccer Coaches announced the 30 players on the 2026 midseason watch list was compiled by members of the Hermann Trophy Midseason Watch List Committee. A total of 15 players will be named 2026 Hermann Trophy semifinalists on December 4 at the conclusion of NCAA Division I All-American voting. From that list, head coaches will cast votes, and three players will be named finalists. The 2026 recipient will be announced January 8, 2027, in a ceremony at the historic Missouri Athletic Club in downtown St. Louis, Mo.
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